Envy

About this work

This sketch shows a hunched, clawed figure with wild hair and a snake coiled around one arm. Below, a small dog sniffs the ground, while the figure’s other hand holds a chain. The lines are rough and busy, giving everything a jagged, restless look. The word "Invidia" (Latin for *envy*) is written at the bottom, hinting this isn’t a real person but a symbol. The artist used sharp, dark lines to make everything feel twisted and uneasy. Next, check out etching to see how this technique creates such dramatic, textured images.